Local Area Attractions Near Kamiah / Clearwater River KOA Journey

Heart of the Monster

Heart of the Monster

According to the nimíipuu (Nez Perce) creation story, Iceye'ye (Coyote) killed a large monster along the Clearwater River near present day Kamiah, Idaho, thus creating different tribes in the region, including the nimíipuu. A rock formation in the area is said to represent the heart of the monster described in the legend. It is sacred to the nimíipuu people.

U.S. Highway 12 at mile marker 68

Across HWY 12 from KOA

Kamiah, ID 83536

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Weir Creek Natural Hot Springs

Weir Creek Natural Hot Springs

Weir Creek Hot Springs is located in the beautiful Clearwater National Forest in Idaho. The hot springs are primitive rock walled and gravel bottomed pools. The hot spring is set among a gorgeous landscape of cedars and rock cliffs with spectacular views. Weir Creek is located at mile post 142.1 on Hwy 12, about 75 miles East of the KOA going towards Montana. 

The trail entrance is marked with a trail sign and the 1/4 mile hike leads to 2 hot springs.

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Dworshak Dam and Reservoir

Dworshak Dam and Reservoir

Dworshak Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the North Fork of the Clearwater River in north central Idaho. In Clearwater County, the dam is located approximately four miles (6 km) northwest of Orofino and creates the Dworshak Reservoir, which is used for recreation, flood control and hydro electricity generation.

At a height of 717 feet (219 m), Dworshak is the third tallest dam in the U.S. and the tallest straight-axis concrete dam in the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began construction in 1966 and the dam was completed in 1973.

Dworshak Dam is located 31.5 miles west of the Kamiah / Clearwater River KOA.

1842 Viewpoint Rd.

Ahsahka, ID 83520

208-476-1255

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